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THE WIINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES
Published at Wingham, Ontario. by Wenger Bros. Limited
Barry Wenger, President
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations
. Member — Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc.
Robert O. Wenger, Sec.-Treas.
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Let's try it again
.The soggy weather which prevailed
over the weekend Is certainly disap-
pointing to the many who were so deep
ly involved in the planning for Frosty -
fest. The outdoor activities, snowmo-
bile rally, cross country skiing, etc.,
had to be postponed, which marred the
event to some degree. Hopefully those
activities can be re -scheduled later this
winter If weather is favorable.
However, the events which could be
held indoors were resounding success -
Calling. a halt
History books of the future will prob-
ably have quite a bit to say about
President Ronald Reagan, but It is un-
likely he will ever be described as a
shrinking violet. When_ilas things to
say, he says them. '"
The firstbig blast was directed at the
Soviet rulers, and those remarks were
certainly not intended to win friends in
the USSR. Again only history, will be
able to relate the consequences.
) Howeever, it was last week's address
on..thiete to of the. American economy
-and VP hat the Reagan administration
intends to do about it which will have
the •fnost'immediate consequences as
far as Americans (and inevitably Can,
adians) are concerned. The president
announced that he will :lop upwards of
$50:4041iOn from government spending
asetthl =reduce average annual taxes
On the American people by at least 10
'Per cent:'•
,..,,Reducedpubl g,sRefdingand;,
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et .:snit all .
WO
ud:'taxes are lice y to , m� , y •
with' tremendous , enthusiasm by the
average taxpayer; it will take a bit
longer for the pain to set in. Not merely
hundreds, but thousands of Americans
Will lose lobs, go without federal subsi:
dies and probably squeal like stuck
es. The opening show,attrat:ted stand-
ing room crowds and without exception
the audience was delighted with the,
entertainment.
Let's not be discouraged by one un-
lucky streak of unco-operative weath-
er. Frostyfest has all the makings of a,
highly successful annual event—one in
which all the service clubs and other
local organizations co-operated fully. It
is certainly well worth Immediate
planning fur the winter of 1982.
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pigs.
Reagan's prediction is that the
money the average citizen will save in
taxes will be injected Into the economy
to create more jobs as his countrymen
purchase more consumer goods. The
pessimists, of course, can see only one
consequence — increased • rates of
inflation as more consumer dollars
chase after relatively scarce consumer
goods.
The second phase of the Reagan
formula is a vast increase in military
spending In an .effort to bring the U.S.
abreast of the Soviet Union in the arms
race.
As usual, the economists disagree
among themselves about the viability
of the Reagan programs. Some can
foresee only disaster; others are cau-
tiously optimistic. In any case, If the
president can steer his programs
through . Congress. and Senate, the
t.„,-4,,..merldMII: ha ll t. a Rhance to ,See •,whet
happens when the scalpel Is, applied. to
a faltering economy. Reagan's Intend-
ed Course of action is no bandage treat-
ment; it is drastic surgery. The oper-
ation, we must remember, . will be.
•• painful and plenty of nerve -ends in
Canada 'will be twitching as well.
A man,of courage
Lloyd Axievorthy, the:federal minister 'n
responslble, among other things, for
the Status of Women in Canada, Is
either very brave or totally blind. When
he decided totell the Advisory 'Colfncll
on the Status of Women to "cool W' he
certainly failed, te realize he was
pOk ng his finger .Into a hornet's nest.
The ACSW wanted to hold a confer-
ence for discussions on the charter of
rights which Mr. Trudeau Insists on
pushing into patriated 'constitution.
Probably on orders to keep his boss' out
of further constitutional sand traps,
Axworthy told the ladies to hold their
conference later rather than right
away. As the advisory council's leader,
Doris Anderson said, "The next time a
cabinet minister tries to tell women to,
go home and shut up he'll think twice
about
Rather- than meekly accepting the
Minister's direction, the women con-
verged on Parliament Hill In full cry
and . demanded nothing less , than
Axworthy.'s political blood — his restg- l
nation: 'Nothing has been resolved sol
far, but the Trudeau people might as
well face the fact that the more than 50
per cent of the population who aren't
men are no longer avid fans of the
present administration.
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News Items from
FEBRUARY 1934
Old and young had a big
time at the arena when over
200 adults and children
dressed for the benefit
carnival and thoroughly
enjoyed 'themselves. Mrs. T.
J. McLean was judged the
best dressed lady and. Rev. •
E. Hayes the best dressed
gent. Patricia Parker • and
Billie Burgman were = the
best dressed girl and boy.
Mr. and_Mrs.,W. Currie were
the bestcou , eskaters.
Ceoeg �.. flitter,
,e,..
e:..aeft; this
week'for- Windsor' where' he
has' secured employment.
G. L. Brackenbury,
principal of the High School,
received word that he had
been elected to theSenate.of
the University of Western
Ontario as one of three :to
represent the principals of
collegiate, high and con-
tinuation schools in the
western section of the
province.
A radium bomb has been
rented from. the United
States by the Ontario
government. This will be.
They want to explain
Fifty prominent business leaders
from Western Canada are seeking
audiences In the east to which they may
address the west's views and concerns.
about Canadian unity. Far from being
of separatist persuasion, these men be-
lieve that we in Eastern Canada have
never fully understood the problems
and frustrations faced by those who
hive beyond the Ontario border.
Their intention is -one which should be
commended by all of us In this part of
the nation. As is the case with Quebec,
the serious problems which have arisen
to divide Canada have sprung first and
foremost from hack of understanding
and communication. We are spread so
far apart across this continent that we
do not have enough opportunities to
know our own countrymen. The
Western business leaders have realized
this basic weakness In our national
structure and want to do something
practical about healing our family
quarrel. They would like to speak to
service clubs, business , and profes-
sional organizations, women's groups
whoever may be Intelligent enough
to listen..
If they find that no one Wants to hear
them, there Is little hope. for our coun-
try.
Perhaps the saddest consequence of
these rifts between east and west and
between language groups is the conclu-
sion .on both sides that animosities
exist, not only be1'ween governments
and political parties, but basically be-
tween the peoples themselves. We tend
to think' that all French-speaking Can-
adians are out to get us; thatali West-
erners are greedy. Certainly some such,
attitude must be prevalent in Western
Canada, epitomized by those bumper
stickers carrying the slogan, "Let On-
tario freeze -1n the- dark".
Truth of the matter is that the aver-
age person in Ontario has always been
completely friendly , to Western Can-
adians, unaware that the people on the
prairies and the coast were resentful of
what they 'considered to be our bloated
prosperity.
The things these Western business-
men want to tell us must beeard and
understood before a useful dialogue
can commence. Elected politicians do
not necessarily express the true feel-
ings of an entire nation. Their°decislons
are most frequently based on political
expediency — and it Is very evident
that present day politicians have failed
miserbbly In their understanding of the
national will to live together as one
strong family of Canadians.
A power has risen up in the govern-
ment greater than the people them -
Selves, consisting of many and various
and powerful, •interests, combined Into
one Mass, and held together by the co-
hesive power of the vast surplus in the
banks. "
—John C. Calhoun, 1836
used to carry on the fight
against cancer
Albert 1, the beloved` hero -
king of the Belgians, is dead,
a victim of the sport of.
mountain -climbing which he
loved so well. The 59 -year-
old monarch's broken body,
shattered in a fatal plunge
from'' a rocky .crag while
mountain . climbing, lies in,,
state outsidetBrussels.
J R. Wendt was named
:president ' of%'the. Wroxeter .
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Miss .M.Davey
When gathering eggs the
other • day, F. C. Taylor of
Gonne ' found . an egg of
monstrous size, measuring
eight and a'., half inches. by
seven inches.
FEBRUARY 1946
Two former Wingham
'boys,, sons. of Mr: and .Mrs.'
George Boyle, , are on . their
way tome from the Far
East. Irving Boyle of : the
United States ' 'Navy and
George Boyle of the •United •
TODAY'1II
BY HELEN ALLEN1111111111110111111111111111111011,
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Marcia is a sweet -natured, trusting young lady of 13,,
Cree in descent with registered Indian status. She seems
younger than her years, because her development has
been slow. 'In Grade 4, she finds school a straggle. She
tries her best, winning praise from her teachers for
effort, but she will likely do better in special education.
Marcia wears glasses for near-sightedness and has had
occasional ear infections, which have led to a very slight
hearing loss. It does -not appear to be a handicap and
otherwise she is in good health. ht With
This youngster has never been know to,lig
anyone and she gets on well with her own age group; She
really prefers to play with younger children,' though, and
she adores babies. She enjoys the outdoors in summer but
in winter would rather avoid the cold. She is always
amiable about doing household. chores
Marcia will be a loving daughter for a :fOally where
academie success is not a major import inti
To Inquire about adopting Marcia, !Wile 1erlte to
Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Ser-
vices Box':,;: •, Station K, Toronto, Ontat-10 8,14F202. In
your letter tell something of your present family arid your
way of life.
States; Army have arrived in
Los Angeles from . the
Plnllipines.
The regular meeting of the,
Baptist Young: People: was
conducted by Miss Laura
:Collar who leaves Friday for
Toronto where she will serve
her probation as a
prospectitie;; _,missionary' of
the Sudan# Interior Mission.
Mr. and 11Irs. Ned
Thompson of Toronto :have
tioved 'their household ef
fects .to the farm they par-
.
fromEdward Jacklin
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�t wtf.
At° the rear nee`tiilg of
the Turnberry Township
School • Board, the members
agreed that ' schools in sec-
tions 4,5 and .11 be wired for
hydro. •
Mr. and Mrs;:'" John
Harrison have moved to the
apartments above Heimpel's '
Butcher Shop in the village
of Wroxeter.
Two cars which have been
left in the church shed at
Whitechurch have been
tampered with lately, wiring
cut and sand and dirt put in
the gas tank. Investigations
are being made.
One of the best known men
in the community passed
, away at his home in East
Wawanosh. Hector MacKay
was nearing his 100th birth-
day.
FEBRUARY 1957
Mr. and Mrs. J. 'Hl\
Crawford and Mr. and Mrs.
R. S. Hetherington were
winners at the first Ontario
mixed bonspiel for married
couples held at St. Thomas.
Howard Wilkinson was re-
elected president of the
Morris Federation of
Agricultute at its annual
meeting held in Belgrave.
Other officers include Ross
Smith and Earl Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Will
have moved to Kingsville
from the Corrie area.
Competing for top honors
at the Huron County Junior
Farmers' third annual
drama festival were the
Clinton Junior Farmers and
Junior Institute and the
. Howick Juniors. Adjudica-
tors chose the Clinton pres-
entation as the winner.
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The Belgrave District
Credit Union had a very
successful year, according to
reports made public at the
annual meeting: 'It managed
to double its share account,
closing the year with a share
account of $12,534.28. Its
es
membership has risen from
68 to 84. '
Work has started on the
$841,000 four -room addition to
the Winghgm Public School.
This week theexterior of the
building was alfnost com-
pleted. It is expected the new
section ' will be opened
toward the end 'of June.
FEBRUARY 1967
Induction service for Rev.
P} 19ruce Penny vias held -in
„ the Baptist Church. Mr.
Penn ;commenced., his
A r.
menhir ; Were lel-January,
formerly' holding pafithiiing
at Georgetown and Burford.
Five local men who *tete
exams• for their pilot's
licensees last Thursday, have
received word that they were
successful.. Dave Cameron
passed his exams for a
commercial license while
Jack Goodall, Don Lloyd,
Mery Craig and Crawford
Douglas passed the tests for
a private pilot's license.
The -deputy district
governor of A-9, Lion Bill.
Conron of Wingham, paid his
official visit to the Howick
Lions Club at its February
meeting and while there
instilled, two new members,
Lloyd - Felker . and Bev
Currah.
Al Cberny, former
Wingham resident . now
living in Toronto, has just
returned from an interesting
trip to Greenland as a
member ` of the Tommy
Hunter television show.
Within a few weeks, Al willz
be off again, this time ac-
companying the show to
bases in Asia and Africa.
Miss Brenda MacLennan,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. K.
M. MacLennan, who is at-
tendind Macdonald Hall,
University of Guelph, was
one of 21 girls nominated fpr
College Royal Queen.
Alex Graham, who has
been president of the Gorrie
and district branch of the
Red Cross for- nine years,
resigned his . position.
Elected to take his place was
Rev. H. D. Jenkins. Vice
president is Mrs. Lillian
Walker.
The ladies of St. Stephen's
Anglican Church, Gorisie, at.
their February meeting,
passed a motion that the
name of Women's Auxiliary
be changed to Anglican
Church Women. Their
organization will now be
known by that name.
events' or leapt weeke4 's , ail.?
Frostyfest had to' be oath
loved, theFealdelltil,01
and a madethn?
keg ofthe ' events~ a
y ' qq 'Y•Y.r
come* jitter wont
, express ,incerg;
all groeatrai]nd or
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eekend possible
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It has been,:p rove -1
response Of the public that`
Frostyfest will become an ,
annual event. Thera 0i11`:no
doubt be changes made for
next year, but the a rience
vire gained fiord tl►
Frostyfest,,wi;#1 help,•,
next years carnival abi
end better success.
We gannet: • thank
people who beiges!
Frostyfest Off„' he', ound'
enough for' all the wo and
advice. that wasgiven. TO list
them all would be impossible
and we" would not want tit
leave'anyone: out We know
who you are, anti : please
accept our sincere thanks for
ail you djd to help, for with-
out you we could not. have
Yunior Gittze .
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service clutlil
organizations to w{►rk.,
together again for tbe S
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Thanks for support
of Frostyfest hOnspif 1
Dear Editor,
I am very proud of this
town and • the people in it.
Three short (very short)
months ago an idea for 'a
little winter fun was intro-
duced by • . the • Wingham
Kinsmen .Club. All the other.
clubs decided it was a good
idea.. and many ' individuals
started working very hard.
While we didn't get all the
snow' we would have liked,.
and that cost us some good
fun on snowmobiles and skis,
we aid have a lot of well -
attended indoor events.
One of the events was the suppor. to ,
Wtngham Kinsmen Men's,,
lingBorlspiel `for Whish I Wi . mk
Lee Grove, who told me what
to do and did a lot of the •
behind -the -scenes work. All,
the proceeds from the "event.
will be going to the local
Scouting movement.
- I want to'. thank a -
for making it a r 7
day -even' for Mel 1, spied
thanks, too, for the rionationsl run
of muffins, butter, : ,
merchandise and food from
local',. individuals and
businesses. 'I urge a
to support
t ouriocal h in
commune , t
t ,
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.is
tone
was the chairman You can y1oral
:thread through the eye' of a-:.. service and , sitb
needle what I know about trouble-free program. I think
curling, let alone organizing we"all had a good time and it
a bonspiel—but I had the ee of 'I. will be a pleasure: doing It
the best organizers possible: again next year. •
Bill Hanula as the draly� Ian Deslauriers •
master and Steve Trapp and''
Wingham
Day care is needed
for older children.
Dear Editor,
Per those living in or
around the • town of
Wingham, we have two day
facilities for young children.
From this, though, arises a
problem. We all pay taxes to
help pay for these schools or
centres and they are very
well run. But now there is a
rule that no child over five
can stay at the centre, as
they feel they are not
Christmas
Seal support
encouraging
Dear Editor,
A sincere thank -you to the
residents of Huron and Perth
counties who onceagain
have supported the work of
Christmas Seals in the 1980-
81 campaign.
We are encouraged by
community response and
will be able to carry on ex-
panded service programs
and research into lung
disease.
There is still time to an-
swer Christmas Seal letters.
"Use Christmas Seals—it's a
matter of life and breath."
Mrs. Beryl Dunsmore
Huron -Perth Lung
Association
He was "Mr. Canada"
Our country lost one of its greatest
champions last week in the death of
John Fisher, who was an unflagging
enthusiast for his country over a period
of many years. The unusual timbre of
his voice as he spoke on radio and tote_
vision became identified with all that
was good and promising about cur
country.
He left the broadcasting field to be-
come exe'cuti've director Of the Can-
adian Tourist Association and later
was named special asslstant to Prime
Minister John Diefenbaker in 1961. As a
centennial corrimissioner he travelled
all over Canada and the United States
promoting our national birthday. He
was a standout in a nation of people
who seem to en joy nothing more than
belittling themselves and their coun-
try. Fisher spoke of That attit^, as
"the strange Canadian disease of apol-
ogy and non-support for things Can-
adian."
addeeqquately equipped for
•' cbiildiien older than five.
'Therefore, where are
working Mothers to leave
their children . during PA
days and vacation days of a
school year? It is against the'
law for anyone under 12 to
" babysit and sometimes very
hard to find a mature,
responsible person to care
" for this age group (six to 12),
especially if there are two or
more children in one family.
Why should we not have
the same facilities available
to our children? There must
be a way to bring the present
Day Care'.Centre up to the
level at which it could handle
these children.
I have had my children
attend the 'centre until now
and find it a great place with
the proper care and would
like to see it remain open to
older children.
There are two centres for
our little ones. Please help us
find a way to care for our
other children.
A concerned mother
(Nene witheld by request)
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